Best Salmon Fishing Rivers in California (2024)
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From the big Sacramento and Klamath to the rugged Smith, California has some great salmon fishing rivers when the runs are strong. Here are the best of them.
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Lake Oroville Fishing: Catch More Bass & Salmon
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Lake Oroville is one of California’s largest reservoirs and a great fishing spot for bass and landlocked Chinook salmon. We’ll show you how, when and where to catch fish here.
Complete Guide to Lake Isabella Fishing: Bass & Beyond
Lake Isabella is known for largemouth bass, but don’t sleep on this reservoir for trout, crappie, bass and even salmon. We show you how, when and where to catch them.
Don Pedro Reservoir Fishing: Catch Bass, Salmon & Trout
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Don Pedro Reservoir has it all: Good to great fishing for bass, salmon, kokanee, trout, crappie, catfish … Here is what you need to know to catch more fish in the big lake.
Lake Almanor Fishing: How to Catch Big Trout, Salmon & Bass
Lake Almanor is a giant in the Northern Sierras, but if you can figure it out, the rewards include big trout, salmon and smallmouth bass. We help you unlock its secrets.
Lake Almanor is a giant in the Northern Sierras, but if you can figure it out, the rewards include big trout, salmon and smallmouth bass. We help you unlock its secrets.